Monday, February 26, 2018

(Norway) For the past few weeks, Viking Squadron , Royal Marines have
been introducing the US Marine Corps how they operate their armour under Project
Odin, as the US Marines look for a
vehicle suited to such extremes as they expand their cold weather warfare
capability.

“Viking is the vehicle of choice, It’s capable of crossing undulating deep snow, steep slopes
and swimming in water, it can also be mounted with a heavy machine-gun and has
white phosphorous smoke. This makes it a formidable but manoeuvrable vehicle.

Since being in the Arctic, the US Marines are realising the
true benefits of this vehicle and the capability it can offer to their
commanders.” US Marine Sgt Scotty Lyall is one of those who’s received
Viking training under the Royal Marines.

“The instruction has been fantastic. We don’t have a vehicle
like this, and this is exactly what we need in this environment.”